A rough outline on Jean Baptiste Origal's link to music and Queen in his own words.

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QFCM (Queen Fan Club Mexico): How did you start into music?, what do you play?, why did you choose your instrument?

JB: (Jean Baptiste): I began piano at the age of 5 and studied classical music, I played also violin and cello. But since I was 16, I began drums and also bass at the age of 18.

QFCM: What are your main influences?

JB: Queen of course , but also Elvis Presley and classical music. Also blues ( I have a blues bandwhere I livein France) , also some gospel music, and Jazz too ;)

QFCM: What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when listening to the word “Queen”?

JB:Sex !!!! ;))))) No, I’m joking. Maybe freedom , because with their musiceverything seems to be easy and possible.

QFCM: How and when did you first know about Queen?

JB:When listening to the radio and also by listening to their CD’s. And as time went by , I wanted to know every songs of the band;))

QFCM: What do you admire the most about Queen and why?

JB: Their creativity and the talent of each musician.

QFCM: What’s the Queen record you like the most?

JB:A lot of , but maybe Somebody To love , and I Want it all. Let Me live also is great, and I also like some songs from the Innuendo album, like I Can’t live with you.

QFCM: ¿Which format do you prefer when listening to music?

JB:DVD and audio file. It’s very rare about CD, because I prefer to make my own list of songs on CD ;))

QFCM: Do you have a dearest Queen song?, which one?

JB:The same answer as question 6. ;)

QFCM: As a musician , what’s the most complicated Queen song and why ?

JB:Somebody To love because of the harmonies: it’s a very complicated song, but It’s such a fun to work on it ;)

QFCM: What’s your favourite concert?

JB:Hammersmith 1975.

QFCM: And video?

JB: The Innuendo video clip.

QFCM: Which Queen book do you find the most amazing and why?

JB:The new one : the 40th anniversary book : It s a very interesting book with many "jewels".You must buy it ;)

QFCM: What inspired you to play Queen covers and when did you start doing it?

JB:The fact that it’s very close to classical music. I started studying piano with the track of Bohemian Rhapsody: I wanted to get the exact notes of the original piano track. AlsoI was learning some backing vocals of the songs which are the most interesting to do.

QFCM: What do you think of Freddie Mercury?

JB:He is a genius. He is the Mozart of the last century ;)

QFCM: What’s his legacy to music in your opinion?

JB:The fact that everything can be possible if it worth it . With Freddie everythingis possible if you really want it ;))

QFCM: Which song would you have loved playing with him?, and with Queen?

JB: With Freddie Mercury : Living on my own, or In my defence. With Queen. maybe Let Me Live or Too Much Love Will Kill You.

QFCM: What’s John, Roger and Brian’s legacy to music?

JB:John: a very good bassist and composer

Roger: great voices!!!! :)))and a very good musician

Brian : a very kind man ,very clever too, and a really great pianist and singer as well.

QFCM: What makes Queen different to other groups from the musical point of view?

JB::Their unique sound and unique playing style too: so clever.

QFCM: Which are your favourite Queen tribute bands?

JB:I saw Gary Mullenlive. It was great , but I also like some tribute bands such as "The Miracle" band from Holland, and "Breakthru" from Italy.

QFCM: Which is the best Queen song covered?

JB:Bohemian Rhapsody by us:)))) of course!!!!

QFCM: In case you’ve not played it yet , which Queen song you’ve dreamt of playing?

JB:Hammer To Fall , Let Me Live, and I Want It All.

QFCM: What would you have told Freddieif you had met him?

JB:I don’t know, I would have been probably too shy to meet him and talk to him.

QFCM: If you could meet Brian, Roger and John, what would you tell them?

JB:Thanks a lotfor their music, and it still lives on. But I think they already know it ;))))

QFCM: If you could see Queen live, what would be your dream set list ?

JB:Maybe the same as the Wembley concert, some songs from the early 70’s , and also some songs from the 90’s (the Innuendo and The Miracle albums).

QFCM: What Queen stuff would you like to be released?

JB:Mulltitracks ;))))) and some demos too .

QFCM: Why do you thing Queen’s so popular nowadays?

JB:Because their music is alive.

QFCM: In your opinion what will Queen music be like in 10 years time?

JB:Always the same as now : so famous and alive.

QFCM: What comes to your mind when listening to these words? :

music: enjoy

internet : meeting

voice: creativity

record: 15 albums in 20 years of career.)

group: entity

creation: emotion

respect: friendship

project: interest

friends : satisfaction

format: audio mp3 and wave it’s the same: it doesn’t make any difference:)) Music is music, and also because I’m a musician and ear is the most important organ to me. I couldn’t live without ears :)unexpected problems: break up ;( (I hopeit won’t happen)

stadium: Royal Albert Hall in London ;))I love this theater

instruments: creativity

ethics: equality

rehearsal : arguing;))) It’s normal, isn’tit???

freedom : possibility

life: love

QFCM: Can you tell us about your fist gig? , and who were the first to know?

JB:It was the at time when I played classical music , during a Summer holiday in a colony center . I was a bit stressed during this concert. At that time I was 7 years old.

QFCM: How do you choose which songs to play?, what do you base on?

JB:If we all like them,we play them ;)))

QFCM: How often do you rehearse?

JB:When it’spossible :)

QFCM: Have you (LATD) collaborated with anyone?

JB:We (Lucie & the Diamonds) are preparing a projectwith a musicianwho comes from Italy.

QFCM: Is there an anecdote as a musician you’d like to share with us?

JB:No, I haven’t .Well in fact , I have a lot of things on mind , but I don’t remember a lot. Maybe the fact that one day at high school, I met and played with some professional musicians, and it was a great experience. And also during my classical period when I was younger, I had the honor to play a piano song before the author of this song, and I had a autograph from this man, now I don’t know what has become of him now , because he was very old at that time. It was about 5 years ago, I think .

QFCM: What’s your aim as a Queen performer?

JB:To enjoy playing their music.

QFCM: And your expectations?

JB:That the audience likes it.

QFCM: Are you willing to keep on playing Queen songs in 2012 ?

JB:Oh, yes. I hope so ;))))

QFCM: Do you have in mind any special project for the next year?

JB: Not yet.

QFCM: Which are the 10 records you’d take to a desert island (any groups/singers)?